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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

NITI Aayog Releases 8th Edition of Trade Watch Quarterly
In June 2026, the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog released the 8th edition of the ‘Trade Watch Quarterly(TWQ)’ for Q4 (January-March 2026) of Financial Year 2025-26 (FY26) in New Delhi, Delhi.

• It was released in the presence of Nidhi Chhibber, interim Chief Executive Officer(CEO), NITI Aayog and other senior officials.

Key Findings:
Focus: This edition focuses on the pharmaceutical sector with special emphasis on Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs). The global pharmaceutical market recorded an estimated demand of USD 1.3 trillion(Tn) in 2025.
Pharmaceutical Sector: India’s pharmaceutical sector contributes over 1.7% to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and accounts for 7.2% of the manufacturing Gross Value Added (GVA).
Trade Growth: India’s trade remained broadly stable, with total
merchandise and services trade expanding by 5.4% during FY26 to
reach USD 1.84 Tn. 

Union Civil Aviation Minister Inaugurates First Hub-and-Spoke Flight in Varanasi, UP
In  June 2026, Union Minister Kinjarapu (K.) Ram Mohan Naidu, Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), inaugurated India’s first hub-and-spoke flight Air India flight 1111 from Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh (UP), enabling connectivity to 17 international destinations, including Rome (Italy), Singapore, Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), and Phuket (Thailand), via New Delhi (Delhi).
About First Hub-and-Spoke Flight:
Model: The hub-and-spoke network operates by connecting multiple smaller airports (spokes) to a central airport (hub), allowing passengers to access a wider range of destinations through a single transit point.
Easy Connect Initiative: The 1st hub-and-spoke flight was launched under Air India’s ‘Easy Connect’ initiative, designed to facilitate the operationalisation of international connectivity from tier-2 and tier-3 Indian cities at scale.
Significance: Under this initiative, passengers from tier-2 and tier-3 cities will be able to complete all immigration formalities and baggage checks at their home airport, thereby removing the need of re-booking and re-checking at large metro transit hubs.

C-DOT & IIT Hyderabad Sign MoU for setting up CoE in Advanced Communication Technologies 
In June 2026, the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), the premier Research and Development (R&D) centre under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH), (Telangana), aimed to accelerate research and innovation in next-generation communication technologies.

• The MoU was signed in the presence of B. S. Murty, Director of IITH, and Rajkumar Upadhyay, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of C-DOT.

Key Details: 
Expansion: As part of this strategic partnership, C-DOT will establish a Centre of Excellence (CoE) in advanced communications technologies at IITH campus in Hyderabad, Telangana, marking its 4th CoE after IIT Kanpur(IIT-K), Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, (UP), IIT Gandhinagar, in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, and IIT Roorkee, Roorkee, Uttarakhand.
Key Focus Areas: The MoU has outlined key focus areas for the proposed CoE: wireless communications, quantum technologies, cybersecurity, and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven applications.
Key Interventions: The new centre will undertake joint research and prototype development in 5G (Fifth Generation) Advanced/6G technologies, massive Multiple Input, Multiple Output (MIMO) systems, integrated sensing and communication systems, AI-enabled communication networks and devices, and quantum & post-quantum communications.
Startup Collaboration: C-DOT has already collaborated with WiSig Networks (Wireless and Signal) WISIG, a startup incubated at IITH for the development and deployment of disaggregated 5G Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) solutions, which will help the CoE to support startups, intellectual property creation, and knowledge exchange through workshops and training programs.

ASSOCHAM & ACCI Sign MoU to Enhance India–Afghanistan Trade Relations
In June 2026, the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI) in New Delhi, Delhi, to boost bilateral trade, investment, and business cooperation.

• The MoU was signed by Nirmal Kumar Minda, President of ASSOCHAM, and Sayed Mohammad Karim Hashemi, Chairman of ACCI, during the visit of an Afghan business delegation to India.

Highlights of the MoU:  
Focus Areas:  It covers trade facilitation, business networking, delegation exchanges, and cooperation in Mining, Food Processing, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Oil & Gas, and Sugar Manufacturing.
Strategy: The partners will hold virtual consultations over 60 days to identify key sectors and facilitate a 15–20 member Indian business delegation to expand the current USD 1 billion bilateral trade.
Implementation: The partnership will use digital auction platforms, business-to-business engagements, annual work plans, sector-specific initiatives, and virtual feedback to guide on-ground visits.

BharathCloud & ICSI Signs MoU to Provide Sovereign AI Cloud Infrastructure for Company Secretaries
In June 2026, BharathCloud, India’s sovereign Artificial Intelligence (AI) cloud provider, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) in Pune, Maharashtra, to provide secure India-hosted cloud infrastructure for Company Secretaries (CS).

• The MoU was represented by Padma Reddy Sama, Co-Founder of BharathCloud, and CS Pawan G. Chandak, President of the ICSI.

Highlights of MoU:
Objective:  The partnership aims to accelerate the digital transformation of ICSI members by enabling a secure transition from on-premise Information Technology (IT) systems to compliant, India-hosted cloud platforms.
Features:  ICSI members will receive BharathCloud services at special pricing for 2 years, along with onboarding, training, and technical support for seamless cloud migration.
Cloud Benefits:  The platform provides encrypted storage, India-hosted data, automated backups, disaster recovery, remote access, and 24×7 support, helping improve data security, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency while reducing dependence on on-premise IT systems.

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

TOP500 Supercomputer Rankings 2026: China’s LineShine Emerged World’s Most Powerful Supercomputer
In June 2026, the 67th edition of the TOP500 Supercomputer Rankings 2026, a biannual list of the world’s most powerful supercomputers, was released at the International Supercomputing (ISC) High Performance 2026 conference in Hamburg, Germany.  As per the latest rankings, China’s LineShine machine, based at the National Supercomputing Center in Shenzhen, emerged as the world’s most powerful supercomputer, replacing the United States of America (USA)’s El Capitan.

• LineShine is nearly 26 times faster than India’s most powerful supercomputer ‘Shakti Cloud’, which secured 32nd spot on the list, with a performance of 84.31 petaflops.

Key Findings:
Other Top 5: The USAs’ Frontier (3rd) and Aurora (4th), followed by Germany’s Jupiter, which ranks 5th.
New Entrant: Apart from China’s LineShine, Eni S.p.A.’s new HPC7 system (Italy) featured for the 1st time on the list, securing 6th spot with computing speed of 571.5 petaflop/s.
Most Represented Countries: The USA with 161 systems, topped among the countries with the highest share of systems on the list, followed by Japan (44), Germany (41), China (31), among others.

• India is ranked 16th, with 7 supercomputers( PARAM Siddhi-AI, Pratyush, Mihir, Aditya, SahasraT, Arka, and Param Bramha).

Bangladesh Joins India’s International Big Cat Alliance as 27th Member
In June 2026, Bangladesh officially joined India’s International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) as its 27th member country, aiming to enhance joint conservation strategies, habitat protection, and transboundary wildlife management.

• Bangladesh’s accession is expected to strengthen regional cooperation in protecting big cat species, combating wildlife crime, promoting scientific research, and conserving shared ecosystems across national borders.

About Bangladesh’s Accession to IBCA:
Membership: Bangladesh joined IBCA after Cabinet approval on May 22, 2026, based on a proposal from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, following India’s invitation during diplomatic discussions between Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma and Bangladesh Environment Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo in April 2026. 
Conservation: The accession strengthens transboundary conservation of the Bengal tiger and leopard in the Sundarbans, promotes South Asian ecosystem protection, and enhances coordinated monitoring, data sharing, and anti-poaching efforts.

USA Announces USD 482.2 Million Package For India’s M777A2 Howitzers and AH-64E Apache Helicopters
In June 2026, the Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) which administers the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programme of the United States of America (USA), notified the proposed sale of sustainment support services and related equipment for India’s Attack Helicopters 64 Echo (AH-64E) Apache helicopters and M777A2 Ultra-Light Howitzers at an estimated cost of USD 482.2 million.

• As per the notification, the US government has announced USD 230 million long-term sustainment package for M777A Howitzers and USD 198.2 million for Apache Helicopters.

Key Details:
Principle Contractors: American defence manufacturing companies, Boeing Company and Lockheed Martin, will be the principal contracts for Apache helicopters support services, while, the principal contractor for M777 Howitzer777 will be BAE Systems, located in Cumbria, the United Kingdom (UK).
M777 Howitzers: In 2017, the US Department of Defence granted  USD 542 million contract to BAE systems to supply 145 M777 ultra-lightweight howitzers to the Indian Army (IA) under the FMS signed between Government of India (GoI) and the Government of the USA.

• 155 millimeter (mm)-long M777, lightweight towed artillery system, is designed for a rapid deployment and high mobility.

Apache Helicopters: These are multi-role attack helicopters operated by the IA, designed for precision strikes and all-weather, day and night missions.

• In December 2025, the IA received the final batch of 03 Apache helicopters from Boeing.

BANKING & FINANCE

Cross-border Payments Platform Skydo Secures Canada Registration 
In June 2026, the cross-border payments platform Skydo, secured an international payment license in Canada, marking the company’s first regulatory approval outside India.

• With this, Skydo became the 1st Indian cross-border company to get regulatory approval overseas.

About Canada Registration:
Monitored by: The license, granted under Canada’s  Retail Payment Activities Act (RPAA), and monitored by Bank of Canada.
Significance: The new license will enable the company to facilitate two-day payment flows between India and Canada, supporting local collections and payouts.

• In addition, it will also enable the company to expand its offerings beyond international collections and provide a wider range of cross-border payment services.

Services Expansion: With the regulatory approvals in India and Canada, along with its Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT) City approval, Skydo is consolidating its position to serve the India-Canada corridor, across trade, education, tourism and business.
About Skydo: Founded in 2022 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, by Movin Jain and Srivatsan Sridhar, Skydo is a global Business-to-Business (B2B) cross-border payments platform.

ECONOMY & BUSINESS

S&P Global Downgrades India’s FY27 GDP Growth Forecast to 6.6%
In June 2026, Standard & Poor’s (S&P) Global Ratings released its latest report, “Economic Outlook Asia-Pacific Q3 2026”, titled AI (Artificial Intelligence)-Exposed Markets To Outperform, in which it cut India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) forecast to 6.6% for the Financial Year 2026-27 (FY27), driven by energy stress,  sub-par monsoon and slowing global growth.
Key Projections:
Previous growth: The Indian economy recorded 7.7% growth in FY26 and 7.1% in FY25.
Upcoming Forecast: The rating agency expects growth to improve to 7.2% in FY28 and 7% in FY29.
Inflation: Retail Inflation is expected to be 0.5-0.6% higher in the Q3 FY27 (October-December 2026) and it will rise to 5.1% in the current fiscal year (FY27).

APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

Abiy Ahmed Secures Second Consecutive Term as Ethiopian PM
In June 2026, Ethiopian Prime Minister (PM) Abiy Ahmed’s Prosperity Party (PP) secured a landslide victory in Ethiopia’s general election held on 1 June 2026, retaining its overwhelming parliamentary majority and paving the way for Abiy Ahmed to begin a second consecutive five-year term as PM.

•  He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2019 for his efforts in resolving the long-standing conflict between Ethiopia and Eritrea.

Background:
Result: The PP won 438 of the 501 contested seats in the House of Peoples’ Representatives, the lower house of Ethiopia’s Parliament.
Government Formation:  Under Ethiopia’s political system, the PM is elected by the House of Peoples’ Representatives. Abiy Ahmed is expected to be sworn in for a new term in October 2026.
Voter Turnout:  Around 54 million voters were registered, while nearly 40 million cast their votes.

ACQUISITIONS & MERGERS

CCI Approves Honda’s Proposal to Acquire Additional 21% Stake in Astemo
In June 2026, the Competition Commission of India (CCI), under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), approved the proposal of Japanese automaker Honda Motor Co. Limited, to buy an additional 21% in automotive components manufacturer Astemo Limited from Hitachi.

• Post-acquisition, Honda’s stake in Astemo will rise to 61%, making it a consolidated subsidiary, while Hitachi and JIC Capital will hold 19% and 20%, respectively.

Other Acquisition:
Stake Acquisition in Nxtra: In addition, the CCI has also granted its approval to American global alternative asset manager Alpha Wave Global’s proposed stake acquisition in Nxtra Data Limited, the Data Centre (DC) and cloud services arm of Bharti Airtel through Alpha Wave Ventures II, LP, a private equity fund.

• Bharti Airtel will retain control of Nxtra, while Alpha Wave Global, Carlyle, Anchorage Capital, and Airtel will jointly fund the deal, valuing Nxtra at around USD 3.1 billion.

Stake Acquisition in Airtel Africa: Bharti Airtel acquired a 16.3% stake in Airtel Africa from ICIL for around Rs 28,200 crore, increasing its shareholding in the company to approximately 79%.

ENVIRONMENT

ATREE Scientists Discover Two New Microscopic Snail Species in Meghalaya’s Limestone Caves 
In June 2026, the scientist from Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE) discovered two new microscopic snail species, Georissa meghalayaensis and Acmella bensoni, in Krem Puri and Arwah limestone caves, Meghalaya, with distinct shell patterns, enhancing knowledge of the region’s subterranean biodiversity.

• The findings were published in the European Journal of Taxonomy, reporting the discovery of the two species in Meghalaya, part of the Indo-Burma Biodiversity Hotspot with around 1,200 limestone caves.

About Meghalaya Micro-Snail Discovery:
Species: Georissa meghalayaensis, endemic to Meghalaya, was discovered near the entrance of Krem Puri cave and has an orangish-red shell with intricate mesh-like ridges, while Acmella bensoni, named after William H. Benson, was found deeper inside Krem Puri and Arwah caves with a translucent whitish shell featuring deep grooves and densely packed ribs.
Features: Both species are extremely small, vividly coloured snails adapted to limestone cave habitats and require microscopic examination for identification, with related regional records from Manipur and Mizoram.
Threats: Their habitats face threats from heavy tourist footfall, artificial lighting, cave stairway construction, limestone mining, and habitat alteration.

ZSI Discovers New Moth Species Antaram idukki and Mimeusemia kali in  Kerala Western Ghats 
In June 2026, The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), Pune, Maharashtra, in collaboration with the Natural History Museum, London discovered two new moth species Antaram idukki (tiger moth) in Idukki, Kerala and Mimeusemia kali (forester moth) in Kali Tiger Reserve, Karnataka, expanding Western Ghats biodiversity records.

• The discovery of Antaram idukki was published in the Journal of the Lepidopterists’ Society, while the discovery of Mimeusemia kali was published in Zootaxa.

About Western Ghats Moth Discoveries:
Antaram idukki:

• Taxonomy: Tiger moth, subfamily Arctiinae, family Erebidae
• Features: Unique forewing waved fasciae, distinctive external and genital morphology
• Ecological Role: Night pollinator, prey for birds and bats, bio-indicator
• Conservation Concern: Extremely rare, habitat degradation noted

Mimeusemia kali:

• Taxonomy: Forester moth, genus Mimeusemia, family Noctuidae
• Features: Day-active, unique morphology and reproductive structures, confirmed by phylogenetic analysis
• Genus Update: First addition to Mimeusemia in ~30 years; genus now includes 30 taxa worldwide
• Ecological Role: Pollinator, herbivore, prey for wildlife, environmental indicator

About the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI): The Zoological Survey of India is headed by Director Dhriti Banerjee. Its headquarters is located in Kolkata,West Bengal (WB) and it was established in 1916.

SPORTS

FIE and FAI Sign Strategic MoU to Advance Fencing Development on Road to LA 2028
In June 2026, the International Fencing Federation (FIE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Fencing Association of India (FAI) to strengthen cooperation and support the continued growth and promotion of fencing in India for the upcoming Los Angeles (LA) 2028 Olympic Games.

• Abdelmoniem EL Husseiny, Interim President of the FIE and Rajeev Mehta, Secretary General of FAI and Secretary  General of the Fencing Confederation of Asia (FCA) signed the MoU on the sidelines of the Asian Fencing Championships 2026 held in New Delhi, Delhi.

Key Details:
Areas of Collaboration: This strategic partnership outlines key areas of collaboration, including athlete promotion, fan engagement, communications, stakeholder outreach, and initiatives to increase the visibility and appeal of fencing.
Key Interventions: As per the MoU, both entities will work together to generate opportunities that support athletes, engage new audiences and contribute the long-term development of fencing in India.
Significance for India: The collaboration with FEI will help India to strengthen the sport’s ecosystem, create greater awareness, and provide enhanced opportunities for athletes to excel.

IMPORTANT DAYS

International Day of Women in Diplomacy 2026 – June 24
The United Nations (UN)’s International Day of Women in Diplomacy (IDWID) is observed annually across the globe on 24 June to recognize women’s contributions to diplomacy and promote their equal participation in leadership and decision-making.
Background:
Proclamation: The day was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on 20 June 2022 during its 76th session through Resolution A/RES/76/269.
First Observance: The IDWID was first observed on 24 June 2023.
2026 Report: The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and UN Women released the 2026 Women in Politics map, presenting global rankings of women in executive and government positions as of 1 January 2026

• India ranks 151st globally, with women holding 13.8% of parliamentary seats, and 173rd in women’s representation among Cabinet ministers, with only 5.6% of Cabinet positions held by women.

Passport Seva Divas 2026 – June 24 
Passport Seva Divas is observed annually on 24 June across India to mark the enactment of the Passports Act, 1967, which came into force on 24 June 1967.

• 2026 marks the 14th observance of the Passport Seva Divas.

Background:
Launch: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) designated 24 June as Passport Seva Divas in 2013.
Observation: Since its inception in 2013, Passport Seva Divas has been observed annually to promote and recognize citizen-centric passport services across India.
2026 Event:  The MEA organised the Annual Regional Passport Officers’ (RPO) Conference from 17–19 June 2026 at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, New Delhi, Delhi.

Day of the Seafarer 2026 – June 25 
The United Nations (UN) Day of the Seafarer (DotS) is observed annually on 25 June to recognize the vital contribution of seafarers to international maritime trade and the global economy.

•  2026 marks the 16th edition of the DotS.
• 2026 Theme:  “Carrying world trade. Carrying the risks.”

Background:  
Resolution:  The Day of the Seafarer (DotS) was established through Resolution 2 adopted at a diplomatic conference held in Manila, Philippines, from 21–25 June 2010, which also adopted the Manila Amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW Convention).
Entry Into Force:  The Manila Amendments entered into force globally on 1 January 2012 under the tacit acceptance procedure.
First Observance: The first Day of the Seafarer was observed on 25 June 2011.

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